Dates and destination at a glance
| Detail | Planning information |
|---|---|
| Religious date | 9 Rabi I |
| Provisional timing | Around 11–12 August 2027 |
| Destination focus | Samarra with Najaf and Karbala |
| Suggested duration | A suitable Iraq departure; itinerary to be confirmed |
| Booking status | Enquire for programme and availability |
Islamic dates are provisional and may vary by approximately 1–2 days. Confirm the local calendar and your religious authority; observance nights begin at sunset on the preceding civil date.
A journey for the beginning of Imamate
Ask for respectful community-specific content and keep the preceding 8 Rabi I mourning observance distinct. For an Iraq journey, confirm the intended time in Samarra rather than selecting dates solely from the event name.
What to compare in your quotation
Check the nights allocated to the central destination, the hotel and room occupancy, arrival and departure transfers, guide language and any meals offered. Ask whether flights and visa costs are included or quoted separately. Hotel views and walking distances should be confirmed for the actual property and room, rather than assumed from a package category.
Questions about this journey
Is this the same date as Imam Mahdi's birthday?
No. His birth anniversary is observed on 15 Shaban. The beginning-of-Imamate observance is associated with 9 Rabi I.
Is the itinerary already fixed?
This page describes a planning option. Request the current programme, available departure dates and an itemised quotation; a calendar date alone does not confirm a tour.